Programme Coordinator - Limerick (Full Time, Permanent)

Jai; Limerick; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Defined contribution pension scheme

Accrued additional annual leave

Paid sick leave

Educational assistance

Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) seeks a full-time Programme Coordinator in Limerick. This role involves managing partnerships with businesses and education to inspire youth through non-formal educational programmes. Key responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, event management, and supporting the volunteers’ logistic needs.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a third level qualification, and a strong ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The position offers remote work options and attractive benefits upon successful completion of the probation period.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication skills (both written and oral).
• Interest in non-formal educational activities for young people.
• Ability to conduct volunteer training (online and in-person).
• Operational management skills to coordinate work of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit business volunteers from JAI supporting companies.
• Build relationships with JAI companies and schools.
• Manage logistics for a positive experience of JAI programmes.
• Liaise with school authorities for teacher and student briefings.
• Event management and general administration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Relationship management

Education

Third level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) is part of a worldwide organisation, which highlight the importance of remaining in education to young people. Our purpose is to inspire young people to realise their potential by valuing their education and developing the skills and attitudes needed to shape their own future.

The Role

We are recruiting a full time Programme Coordinator for a permanent position based in Limerick with the option to work from home a number of days a week, to be agreed with the successful candidate. This position will focus on managing key relationships with our partners in business and education.

Key Responsibilities

The Programme Coordinator position involves:

• Recruiting business volunteers from JAI supporting companies
• Building relationships with JAI companies and schools
• Developing a full understanding of JAI suite of programmes
• Supporting all JAI volunteers through the phases of induction, training and delivery in both virtual and in-person learning environments
• Managing all the logistics involved in ensuring participating schools and volunteers enjoy a positive and productive experience throughout the delivery of JAI programmes
• Liaising with school authorities to ensure teachers are fully briefed and students can optimise their time on the JAI programmes
• Event management
• General administration

The Person

The majority of the role is based in Limerick, so the ideal candidate will be located within approximately 40km from Limerick city. They will be a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is energetic and enthusiastic, with the capacity to engage and motivate others. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be innovative and self‑motivated with a flexible approach to work. The candidate will be a strong team‑player with fluent English communication skills (both written and oral), have project management skills, excellent relationship management and presentation skills.

It is essential that the candidate has a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

It is desirable that the candidate has an interest in non‑formal educational activities for young people and has the potential to motivate and encourage volunteers from corporate environments to provide quality learning experiences for primary and second level students.

The candidate is required to have:

• A third level qualification or equivalent, relevant to the performance of the role.
• A proven track record of successful relationship management.
• The ability to conduct volunteer training (online and in person), manage projects, and deliver to strict deadlines.
• Operational management skills to co‑ordinate the work of business volunteers from our supporting organisations as well as meeting the expectations of principals and teachers in our partner schools.
• Proven ability as a multitasker and ‘self‑starter’ – this is an extremely fast‑paced role and requires the individual to manage several projects involving multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Upon completion of a probationary period, this role will include the following benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Accrued additional annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Educational assistance
• Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme
• Bike to Work scheme

How to Apply

Applicants should email an up‑to‑date CV with cover letter to Teresa Leahy at [e-mail] by Friday, 3 July, 2026. The cover letter should address the essential requirements and convey the applicant’s understanding of this role based on the job specifications listed above. Only CVs including a cover letter and sent to this email address will be considered.

Junior Achievement Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.